Author Archives: Ken Dowell

In the National Parks: The Enemies of Canyonlands

The Utah GOP, which has consistently fought against the creation of national parks in Utah and has sought to shrink them, now has some allies in the White House and the Interior Department. Continue reading

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In the National Parks: Living Under the Stars at Joshua Tree

An International Dark Sky Park Continue reading

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In the National Parks: Fire and Fury in the Rockies

Fire, floods and snow at Rocky Mountain National Park. Continue reading

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In the National Parks: Yellowstone’s Friends in High Places

U.S.. presidents catching fish and eating pizza in the park. Continue reading

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In the National Parks: Lost in the Tetons

Lost and found: a teenager, a ring, a skier Continue reading

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The Wounded Knees Diary

My cartilage-free journey to the operating table. Continue reading

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Headless Art and Scary Stuff from Asia

A walk through the Newark Museum Continue reading

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Thanks to Prohibition, We Now Have…

Prohibition’s influence on American lifestyle, culture and politics. Continue reading

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Prohibition and Hypocrisy: Living Wet, Voting Dry

Prohibition was high time for hypocrisy, in Washington, in state houses and in city halls Continue reading

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Prohibition and America’s Outlaw Entrepreneurs

A Seattle cop, a New York mechanic and a French winemaker. Continue reading

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